“And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith” (Hebrews 12:1b-2a NLT).
Running the race of faith, it is Jesus who sets the pace for us. So we must keep our eyes on Him, sprinting and leaping when He does. And turning aside to rest when He does too. For Jesus is both the Founder and the Finisher of our faith. He wrote the gospel in His own blood and completed it with His last breath saying, “It is finished!”
Yet three days later, He was raised from the dead, defeating sin, death, and the grave. So it is by faith in Jesus that we are both saved and sanctified. He is our Savior and His Holy Spirit works in us for our sanctification.
Are you weary and burdened today? Look to Jesus. For He says, “Come unto Me and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28). Jesus gives us energy to endure and direction to continue running life’s race. Keep your focus on Jesus.
PRAYER: Dear Father, we come to You in need today. We need both strength and guidance to run life’s race. We look to Jesus not only as our example, but as the source of our encouragement and energy. Help us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus today. Help us keep our ears tuned to His voice. In Jesus’ name, amen.